A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder.
Latest action · Apr 8, 2014 Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2287)
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A simple resolution is the business of one chamber alone: it is not sent to the other chamber or to the President, and does not become law.
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2014
- Agreed to in SenateApr 8, 2014
Summary
Reaffirms the importance of freedom of the press to U.S. efforts to support democracy, mitigate conflict, and promote good governance domestically and around the world.
Condemns actions taken by China to suppress freedom of the press.
Urges the President to use U.S. influence to support the free flow of information to the people of China, including through the Internet and other electronic media.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 24, 2014 to Mar 27, 2014, with 3 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TN | Bob Corker | Original | Feb 24, 2014 |
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Feb 24, 2014 |
| D-NJ | Robert Menendez | Original | Feb 24, 2014 |
| R-TX | John Cornyn | Mar 27, 2014 |
Actions 9
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Apr 8, 2014Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2286-2287)
- Apr 8, 2014Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2287)
- Apr 8, 2014Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2287)
- Mar 11, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Mar 11, 2014Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 3
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Apr 8, 2014Agreed to Senate
- Mar 11, 2014Reported to Senate
- Feb 24, 2014Introduced in Senate
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